FIVE - Five Below Appoints Karen Bowman to Board of Directors | Benzinga
PHILADELPHIA, PA, Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ:FIVE), the trend-right, extreme-value brand for tweens, teens and beyond, announced the appointment of Karen Bowman to its Board of Directors, effective January 24, 2024. Following Ms. Bowman's appointment, Five Below's Board will increase to twelve directors, four of whom are female.
Thomas Vellios, Chairman of the Board, commented, "We are thrilled to welcome Karen Bowman to our Board of Directors. With over three decades of professional and consulting experience spanning diverse industries, including a keen focus on the consumer sector, Ms. Bowman brings valuable insights and strategic acumen to our team. Her track record of driving growth and innovation aligns with our corporate vision. We look forward to leveraging her experience as we continue to create value for our investors and stakeholders."
Ms. Bowman commented, "I could not be more excited to join the Board of Directors at Five Below. My passion lies in the consumer industry, where I've witnessed firsthand the transformative power of innovation and customer-centric strategies. I look forward to collaborating with fellow board members and contributing to the strategic vision for sustainable growth and value creation for the company."
Ms. Bowman is currently the Deloitte Global Boardroom and Executive Program Leader and the Deloitte US Vice Chairman and National Sector Leader for the Automotive Industry. Previously, she served as a member of the US Deloitte Board of Directors and as a member of the Board of Directors for Deloitte Consulting LLP. She was also the leader of the Deloitte US Business Transformation Integrated Market Offering. She has more than 30 years of professional and consulting experience across a broad range of industries, with specific focus on the consumer industry. She helps clients transform their businesses as well as align their people and business strategies. Ms. Bowman holds a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University and a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from the University of Oklahoma.
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